9. The Apollo Theatre, Harlem

9. 9. The Apollo Theatre, Harlem

This legendary venue is famous for being home to jazz and swing music during the 1930s and '40s. So many music icons have played there including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin... the list goes on. It's still a functioning theatre today so book some tickets in advance of your trip! Picture: Getty

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